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Our Secret to Working through Loud Construction Noise for 5 Months and Counting

December 5, 2019 - 14 Comments

This post is sponsored by 3M™ WorkTunes™ Connect Hearing Protector We shared some office progress a couple weeks ago, but every day, we work on it a little more. Hang lights! Hang a picture. Hang a TV. Load up the storage. …

Projects

Answering all of your burning questions about our Renovation.

December 3, 2019 - 51 Comments

What was the total cost? Can we see real numbers? How close have you stayed within budget? I can’t share the total cost, because we aren’t finished yet. But I’m happy to share a few insights around this subject. Before you …

DIY

We’re Moving Out Today

December 2, 2019 - 19 Comments

Our family is moving into a hotel for a couple weeks starting today. (Willow is coming, too!) We looked at Airbnbs, month to month rentals and a hotel that allows pets seemed to be the biggest bang for our buck …

Design

A Big Dining Room Update!

November 25, 2019 - 174 Comments

Our new large dining room is completely boarded up and dark, so I don’t have a lot of photos of the actual space right now, but the insulation is scheduled to be sprayed this Friday, which means the electrical WILL …

DIY

Casual Friday: Selling the Cabin plot & More

November 22, 2019 - 26 Comments

This week, 9 months after the fire at our cabin, the plot finished getting cleared of all the debris. The investigation took MONTHS and in the end they declared the cause undetermined, which was heart-wrenching. It’s a weird thing being …

DIY

A Two-Day Bedroom + Bathroom Makeover

November 21, 2019 - 66 Comments

This post is sponsored by Clayton Homes. We love a good, fast makeover project. Throw in a small budget, and I’m practically in heaven. A couple of weeks ago, we had the fun opportunity to decorate a master bedroom and …

Design, DIY

Going Dark In A Windowless Bathroom Paid off!

November 19, 2019 - 81 Comments

Ah, the magic of paint strikes again. Greta’s bathroom has always had good bones–the classically tiled shower, wood dresser vanity with great curves. I even loved the beadboard. A couple months ago, we tiled the floor and gave everything a …

Decor, Design, DIY, Inspiration

Casual Friday: Snakeskin sneakers, Sofa fabric, the new it rug, Joy Score Projects and more!

November 15, 2019 - 18 Comments

Happy Friday! Chris and I made it home from our anniversary trip to New Orleans Wednesday afternoon after having the most incredible time. Chris served a mission for our church there 15 years ago and it was my first time …

Decor

Our Less Is More Entry Reveal!

November 14, 2019 - 82 Comments

This post is sponsored by Lulu & Georgia. They’ve extended Chris Loves Julia readers 15% off their purchases through the end of the year with code CLJ15. Woot! Our entry was not really on our radar this year, but when …

DIY

Our Pre-Christmas Project Checklist

November 13, 2019 - 51 Comments

While Chris and I were stuck in the airport for endless hours yesterday (we’re STILL not home), we started making a list of allthe projects that need to happen before Christmas. Need is a strong word, because Christmas is going to come …

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